Siouxland District Health Dept, IA
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Hawki offers free or low-cost health care coverage for kids and teens up to age 18.
Visit the Department of Human Services for more information.
Eligibility requirements
- Be under age 19
- A resident of the state of Iowa
- Have no other health insurance (you can have dental insurance to qualify)
- Be a U.S. citizens or have a qualifying immigration status
- Not the dependent of a State of Iowa employee
Coverage
- Doctor and well child visits
- Specialist
- Vision, dental and hearing exams
- Vaccines (immunizations) and prescriptions
- Ambulance services and emergency care
- Inpatient and outpatient hospital services
- Surgery
- Mental health services/substance abuse care
- Telehealth
How to apply
- Online by using the Self Service Portal Home Page
- Print, fill out, and mail the Application (Form 470-5170) Español (Form 470-5170S)
- Hawki Member Services (Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
1-800-257-8563 (Toll Free)
Hawki@dhs.state.ia.us
Hawki Dental Only
Hawki has a special program called Dental Only. It helps kids who already have health insurance but do not have dental insurance.
Who can get it?
A child can get Hawki Dental Only if:
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They meet the regular Hawki rules (like age and family income).
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They already have health insurance.
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Their health insurance does not include dental care.
What does it cover?
The dental benefits are the same as regular Hawki dental benefits. This includes things like:
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Checkups and cleanings
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X‑rays
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Fillings
- Medically necessary braces (prior approval is required)
- Other dental care kids need
Need Help with Hawki?
Call us if you want more information or need help filling out the Hawki application:
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712‑224‑5424
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800‑587‑3005
We speak Spanish, and we can connect you with interpreters for other languages.
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